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Svitil Family History

Svitil Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vital, Svitak, Vigil, Avitia, Viti, Smith, Virgil, Vito, Eitel

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Where is the Svitil family from?

You can see how Svitil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Svitil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Svitil families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Svitil's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Svitil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Svitil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Svitil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Svitil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Svitil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Svitil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Svitil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Svitil. For the veterans among your Svitil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Svitil lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Svitil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Svitil in 1970 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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